Headphone Co. Disputes Dell's 'Alien' Trademark Claims

Law360, New York (October 17, 2012, 7:16 PM EDT) -- A headphone maker facing allegations of trademark infringement from Dell Inc. on Wednesday asked a Florida federal court to toss the case, arguing a dissimilarity between its “Alien Head Gear” mark and the “Alienware” brand used by a Dell subsidiary.

Alien Head Gear LLC moved to dismiss Dell's allegations that the headphone company is infringing various trademarks held by Dell subsidiary Alienware Inc., arguing its disputed mark is sufficiently different from those owned by Alienware that consumers will not be confused between the two companies' marks....